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| 2 | 51% | 6 | An ancient Roman measure of capacity equal to 8.729 imperial gallons or 9.092 U.S. gallons | |
| 3 | 35% | 7 | Creature that can hold several gallons of water in its pouch | |
Drink A Very Long Time One Has Several Gallons Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PUNCHEON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PUNCHEON
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "PUNCHEON" which means:
- noun
- • A figured stamp, die, or punch, used by goldsmiths, cutlers, etc.
- • A short, upright piece of timber in framing; a short post; an intermediate stud.
- • A walkway or short, low footbridge over wet ground constructed by laying one or more planks or dressed timbers over sills set directly on the ground, also called duck boards, bog boards, or bog bridge.
- • A short low bridge of similar construction. also called puncheon bridge.
- • A cask used to hold liquids, having a capacity varying from 72 to 120 gallons; a tercian.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a puncheon to tap the keg and pour himself a drink."
- • "The workers used a puncheon to break open the crate."
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Jan 2015 | Down 3 | |
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